Today I take the drive over Mt Hood to go visit the other daughter and her family. Kids 2 and 4 years old. These are very busy people and keep me busy.
I'm going to do like I did last week when we had the other 4 grand boys. I'm going to take my pain meds and enjoy myself.
It is hard when I am done with these active days and I stop taking the pain meds. I become a lifeless grouch for two days. Even just taking the vicodin for 4 days.
You all are so good to me. I'll keep in touch. I have my own travel trailer to stay in while I'm there. They are getting it ready for me now. Long drive this afternoon. About 2 1/2 hours. I will take it easy.
Just take your time getting there, stop often get out and walk, stretch, move around often, drink some water! It's a lovely area, I hope the weather is good!
So glad that you are going to see them, I'm sure the grand kids are just jumping for joy to see you! The travel trailer sounds just great! Glad they are accommodating you!
Yay for you! I am so glad you got there and I’m so glad you ended up with the trailer.
I think we’ll all give you the same advice.
Don’t be afraid to go retreat to your trailer whenever you need to.
If you don’t you’re not going to be able to give you the boys the whole you you’re going to give them probably a grumpy you if you’re anything like me.
I’ll be praying for you that you get the rest that you need, and that your pain level stay at bay.
Where do you want to post it on discussions or send me a message keep please keep me updated.
I love you with some gentle hugs
Oh, I hope it gets better and I get to rest before driving home. The drive here was awful, I was in a panic most of the way with a semi truck in front and one in back. I got here absolutely spent. I got into my beautiful trailer (it's theirs, but mine when the weather is nice enough) and slept like a baby. Then morning came much too early. I had to get up and get out with the troops so I could babysit the two sweethearts. They truly are, but it's just too much for me. I have tomorrow to rest. I'm hoping I don't leave until Saturday. That will give me some down time, otherwise I am scared to death to drive home. I'm not kidding it was such a bad trip. No rain or snow, all good weather, just bad scarey drivers. I used to love the solitude, not that long ago either. I told my husband this is it, no more driving over the mt. alone. I just can't handle it anymore!!! 170 miles. too far. I think the stress sent me into a flare. I just want to be left alone. I have wifi and a good book. That's all I need for the next two days...and coffee in the morning please Em. Thanks for letting me vent everyone.
I understand exactly, I commend you for taking this on! Maybe your hubby could start taking you and picking you up! Your daughter may even be able to meet him half way sometimes! I know how important it is to be close to your grandkids. I know the price we pay, but it is so very worth it! Just have to make some adjustments!
Sounds like this is a 'truck route', so there is little you can do to avoid them, just try not to add to the stress by hitting rush hour to boot!
Yes, L-Kitty, take it easy and be careful driving on those mountain roads.
I'm smiling thinking of all the fun and happiness you'll experience while you're with your family. It's wonderful that you do have the means to feel better for a few days. The following days, though, once you're off the meds? Not so much so.
Your story reminds me a bit of the old Greek myth about Persephone who somehow or other got stuck being married to Hades, the God of the Underworld for six months, during the fall and winter. So part of the year she got to go home and live with her mother, enjoying life and spring/summer and her family, while the other half of the year she was stuck away in the underworld with Hades. When you're on your meds, it's like Persephone's life with her mother in the springtime; when you're back off them it's like being stuck in the underworld.
Blueeyes, I'm so glad I'm here too. Thanks for helping me have courage to say "enough" for now, Grandma needs a rest.
It's so funny. I have two daughters. I have two sets of grandchildren. My daughters have purposed to be totally opposite from each other their whole lives. And they are total opposites...except they both look like me. The 4 boys I had the pleasure of loving on last week have lived with us many times. They are very underpriveledged and neglected. The family I'm with this week has a bit of a different life. I have a 4 year old grandson, Fritz and a 2 year old granddaughter, Ella. If only Grandma could play God for a moment and mix things up a bit, but I can't. For some reason God has give these two sets of grandkids totally different life styles. That's ok. I've learned that I tended to give oh so much to the 4 boys that I was missing out on these two beautiful other grands. Now I try to divide time more evenly. Fritz and Ella pics are on my page, being pulled by my hubby in the snow.
Thanks for praying for me. I appreciate that so much.